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The Hummingbird Professional Development Network aims to improve mental health services by offering clinician training courses that deepen their knowledge, skills and confidence as empowered healers. 

Special Techniques in EMDR 2.0 at The Hummingbird Centre, Newcastle Psychologist
May 15, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - May 22, 2025 @ 8:00 pm

Special Techniques in EMDR 2.0

Join us for this groundbreaking webinar series to learn how to integrate powerful and innovative methods into your EMDR therapy practice. This training is specifically designed to equip clinicians with the skills to handle complex cases, including clients with Complex PTSD and dissociation.

June 5, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Advanced EMDR Large Group Case Consultations with Dr Suzy Matthijssen

This series offers EMDR clinicians an unparalleled opportunity to refine their practice, deepen their understanding of EMDR, and learn from the collective wisdom of a diverse peer group.From June – November 2025.

July 7, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - July 14, 2025 @ 6:30 pm

Mastering PTSD Assessment with CAPS-5

Learn how to assess PTSD accurately using the gold standard tool, the Clinician Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS-5). This training is perfect for clinicians and researchers who want to improve their PTSD assessment skills and integrate the CAPS-5 into their practice.

EMDR Therapy for Panic Disorder, OCD, and Specific Phobias – Advanced Training for EMDR Therapists
August 25, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - September 1, 2025 @ 6:00 pm

EMDR Therapy for Panic Disorder, OCD and Specific Phobias

Learn effective EMDR techniques for treating Panic Disorder, OCD, and Specific Phobias with Dr Ad de Jongh, PhD, and Dr Suzy Matthijssen, PhD. Whether you’re a psychologist, therapist, or counsellor, this training will deepen your understanding of EMDR’s application in treating these anxiety-related conditions.

Treating Personality Disorders with EMDR Therapy Webinards 2025
September 22, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - September 29, 2025 @ 6:00 pm

Treating Personality Disorders with EMDR Therapy

This training presents a practical framework for using EMDR therapy to address the underlying traumatic experiences that contribute to the development and maintenance of personality disorders. Professor Ad de Jongh and Dr Suzy Matthijssen will guide participants through formulating meaningful case conceptualisations and structuring effective treatment plans for this complex population.

November 5, 2025 @ 5:00 pm

Metacognitive Therapy for GAD and OCD

Dr. Marie Louise Reinholdt-Dunne, Associate Professor in Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, hosts this  3-hour introductory workshop on Metacognitive Therapy for children and teens, designed for clinicians working with young clients experiencing emotional disorders. EARLY BIRD PRICE $99 until 30th June!

EMDR2.0 2025 CC at The Hummingbird Centre, Newcastle Psychologist
March 20, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Case Conceptualisation for EMDR 2.0

Explore the next generation of trauma treatment with our exclusive webinar series, led by globally acclaimed experts Dr Ad de Jongh and Dr Suzy Matthijssen, which delves into advanced strategies to enhance your EMDR 2.0 therapy skills, helping you bring more effective and efficient relief to your clients via 2 x 2 hour live webinars.

Navigating Trauma, Dissociation & Personality Disorders at The Hummingbird Centre, Newcastle Psychologist
February 17, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - November 17, 2025 @ 6:30 pm

Group Consultations with Dolores Mosquera

This is your opportunity to learn directly from one of the most respected voices in trauma therapy and to elevate your clinical skills in a supportive and dynamic environment. Join us for 10 live small-group sessions online across 2025.

Cool Kids Anxiety Management Program at The Hummingbird Centre, Newcastle Psychologist

Cool Kids Program : Helping Children Management Anxiety

The Cool Kids program is a 10 session Cognitive Behaviour based therapy group which specifically targets children aged 8 years to 12 years who meet criteria for an Anxiety Disorder or who have high levels of anxious symptoms.

September 12, 2024 @ 8:00 am - September 13, 2024 @ 5:00 pm

Bulletproof Ethics and Legal Issues

Join Dr Phil Watts to examine ethical and legal issues that clinicians face and gain the knowledge and skills for professional practice in both the private and public sector.

EMDR Therapy at The Hummingbird Centre, Newcastle Psychologist
May 19, 2022 @ 8:00 am - May 21, 2022 @ 5:00 pm

EMDR Therapy – Institute Basic Training (Weekend One)

Weekend 1 is a 3-day workshop that provides a working understanding of EMDR therapy model and basic practices to begin working with clients. This training is accredited with the EMDR Institute and is accredited for Part One of the Basic Training.

High-conflict Families at The Hummingbird Centre, Newcastle Psychologist
May 13, 2022 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Legal and Therapeutic Considerations when Working with High-Conflict Separated Families

Full-day in person training for clinicians who will gain important skills to help work more confidently with high-conflict families that often cause clinicians sleepless nights. Paul will join Sacha and Rose for a Q&A panel discussion to answer all your questions about the legal aspects of working with these families and the impact of this on the therapeutic process.

Circle of Security Parenting Program

An 8 week program for parents and carers on helping your child to develop resilient relationships.

Trauma Informed Practice Seminar at The Hummingbird Centre, Newcastle Psychologist
November 22, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

T.I.P.S – Trauma Informed Practice Seminar

This two-day workshop will explore the impact of trauma on neurodevelopment in childhood and introduce the Neuro-Sequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT). Presented by Clinical Psychologist Gabrielle Duffy.

sarah etter addiction 2021
March 30, 2021 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Exploring Drug and Alcohol Treatment from a Trauma-Informed Approach

Sarah Etter from Odyssey House in Sydney explains the current approach to drug and alcohol addiction treatment, skills to increase your knowledge, understanding and confidence when working with clients presenting with Drug and/or Alcohol concerns.

March 1, 2021 @ 8:00 am - March 2, 2021 @ 5:00 pm

Attachment & Marte Meo with Dr Robyn Dolby

When children and families bring their concerns to you, what is the emotional work that needs to be done? It requires a relational approach to enhancing child social and emotional development. Marte Meo is a method which focuses on the importance of connection and communication in the building of relationships and emotional connections.

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